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Pastors warn smartphone addiction ‘major issue’ in Church, offer solutions

May 11, 2021

Two pastors have offered practical advice for combating smartphone addiction — an issue they said is permeating the Church at an unprecedented rate. Joe Rigney, an author, seminary professor, an... Listen Now...

Nebraska woman celebrates 68th year of teaching

May 10, 2021

Here’s a woman who knows something about commitment. In Nebraska, a teacher is celebrating her 68th year in the classroom. Kit Voorhees isn’t your typical teacher. For starters, she’s 88 and has been teachi... Listen Now...

Population growth in Utah, Idaho, and Texas are bringing challenges to churches in those states

May 7, 2021

The recent 2020 Census revealed a population shift toward the South and West. Growth in the Lone Star State grabbed the most attention, as its increase of 4 million since the 2010 census led to two more congressional seats. Other states adding a seat were Col... Listen Now...

London Pastor Arrested for Sermon on Marriage: ‘I Was Only Saying What the Bible Says’

May 6, 2021

Last month, a pastor was arrested in London after he delivered a public sermon on the biblical definition of marriage out of Genesis 1. John Sherwood, who is 71 and the pastor of a north London church, was ... Listen Now...

The American Bible Society’s Faith and Liberty Discovery Center has opened in Philadelphia

May 5, 2021

The center bills itself as an “attraction” and is located across the street from Independence Mall. Pat Murdock, the center’s executive director, described the center this way during a recent tour. “What w... Listen Now...

Saddleback’s Kay Warren says the Church is ‘vital’ to combating the current mental health crisis

May 4, 2021

As the pandemic has resulted in increased anxiety and depressive disorder among Americans, Saddleback Church co-founder Kay Warren says the Church can play a unique role in caring for those with mental illness and their families no matter how “messy” situatio... Listen Now...

A Knoxville mother has written a book to teach kindness and compassion to young kids

May 3, 2021

Paula Osborn is the author of the book “The Jar From Afar.” The book comes with a jar to collect items and change to give to people in need. Osborn said the book pretty much wrote itself, saying -- “On the ... Listen Now...

LISTEN: Parents Luring Their Kids Into Religion In China…

November 1, 2016

China Tells its Citizens to Report Parents Who ‘Lure’ Kids into Religion In a new set of education rules, the Chinese Communist Party is urging citizens to spy on their neighbors and report parents who raise... Listen Now...

LISTEN: Alan Robertson Says Christian Values Are Under Attack

October 31, 2016

Duck Dynasty TV star Alan Robertson said he can't remember a time in America were Christian values and religious liberty were more under attack than they are today. Robertson, the son of Duck Commander founder Phil Robertson and who some regard as the "bear... Listen Now...

LISTEN: Six Things Christian Voters Should Be Able To Agree On

October 28, 2016

Is there anything in this politically contentious election that all Christians should be able to agree on? One writer came up with six. Zach Boehm describes himself as a political junkie and in an article f... Listen Now...